The Esri India Young Scholars Program recognizes the exemplary work in geospatial sciences of undergraduate and postgraduate students from geospatial disciplines in universities across India. The program for this year is also open to Nepal.
The Esri India Young Scholars Program allows the students to showcase their exceptional work in GIS and connect with other Young Scholars worldwide at the Esri User Conference, the largest spatial technology conference held in San Diego, California.
Eligibility
- Full-time students of Indian origin, enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program in GIS or related courses at a university in India, and full-time students of Nepali origin enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program in GIS or related courses at a university in Nepal, are eligible to participate.
- Students graduating in 2024 can also register for the award program.
- This is an individual performance/skill showcase. Group projects will not be considered.
- Application of Esri technology to complete the submitted project or research conducted.
- For Indian students: The study/project must be based in India.
For Nepalese students: The study/project must be based in Nepal. - Only one entry per candidate will be accepted. Hence, send your best work!
How to participate?
To be in the running for India’s 2024 Young Scholar Program, submit your research or awe-inspiring project/application that uses Esri GIS technology. Submission should include the following:
- Your Young Scholar Award program registration (application or research).
- Abstract (no more than 500 words) outlining the objective of your project, its value proposition, and why you should be Esri India’s Young Scholar.
- 2-minute video – Self Introduction, problem statement, a technology used in the project, and solution provided
- A0 size poster with map elements to summarize the work and visualize the project effort i.e. 84.1cm x 118.9cm; in two file formats (a) AI/PSD format and (b) PDF format in 300 dpi.
- All submissions must fully comply with U.S. Export laws and all other applicable laws including COVID-19 mandates.
- To apply for the program click here.
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